Sub Agent

Freelance Sub-Agent – Civils

Location: Edinburgh area
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Contract: Freelance, 2–3 months
Start: Immediate

Ready for your next civils opportunity? Join an established team delivering essential infrastructure works, with an immediate start available.

We are currently looking for an experienced Sub-Agent to join a well-established civils team working on an ongoing infrastructure maintenance contract.

The role is initially expected to run for 2–3 months, with the potential for further opportunities depending on project requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sub-Agent looking for an immediate freelance assignment.

The Role

You will be involved in the delivery and supervision of a range of small-scale concrete and civil engineering works.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day civils and concrete works.

• Managing subcontractors and site activities to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.

• Reading and working from drawings, specifications and project information.

• Coordinating with engineers, site teams and project management.

• Monitoring progress and ensuring works are delivered to the required standard.

• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation.

• Assisting with planning, sequencing and coordination of works.

• Identifying and resolving issues on site.

• Ensuring works are completed in line with programme requirements.

The standard working hours are 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday. The ability and willingness to undertake the occasional night shift would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Requirements

The client is primarily looking for someone with:

• A valid CSCS card.

• A civil engineering qualification, ideally HNC level or equivalent.

• Previous experience working as a Sub-Agent or in a similar civils role.

• Practical experience working on civil engineering/construction projects.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• The confidence to take responsibility for works and site activities.

SMSTS, First Aid and additional training are not essential, as these can be arranged if required.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Sub-Agent seeking an immediate start, regular Monday–Friday hours and a 2–3 month freelance assignment.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.